Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov complained about alleged “threats” to Russia from the West, while US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said that Russia sees a threat in the fact that democracy is functioning on its borders, denying any military threat to Russia before its invasion of Ukraine.
The NBU's ban on restructuring foreign currency loans: how it affects entrepreneurs.
The volume of deposits in Ukraine is growing, but there is a tendency for interest rates to decline, says economic expert Oleksandr Parashchiy.
The United States cannot predict the development of Russian-Chinese relations, as well as China's role as Russia's main strategic partner, including potential support for the Russian defense industry.
Russian occupiers killed two Ukrainian teenagers, Tigran Ohanesyan and Mykyta Khanganov, in Berdiansk last year and now refuse to return their bodies to their parents or the Ukrainian side, planning instead to bury them secretly.
US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said that the American people and the bipartisan majority in Congress strongly support continued military assistance to Ukraine to defend against Russian aggression, responding to past criticism from Donald Trump's vice presidential nominee J. D. Vance.
The National Bank of Ukraine has set the official hryvnia exchange rate at 41. 2575 UAH/USD, devaluing the currency by 24 kopecks.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov and his Hungarian counterpart Szijjarto discussed the situation around Ukraine and bilateral cooperation during a meeting in New York.
Hot weather with temperatures of 35-40°C in most regions of Ukraine on July 17, with some thunderstorms and rains in some areas.
The occupiers shelled Mykolaiv region, causing a fire in a forest belt and dry grass, which was quickly extinguished without casualties.
On July 17, the Rome Statute was signed. On the basis of this document, the International Criminal Court was established, which is responsible for the prosecution of persons responsible for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Ukraine's women's national football team defeated Croatia 2-0 and secured a place in the Euro 2025 playoffs, with goals scored by Kateryna Korsun and Roksolana Kravchuk.
In the temporarily occupied territories, due to a lack of doctors, outpatient clinics are forced to provide priority medical care to enemy soldiers rather than civilians.
The Bureau of Economic Security of Ukraine has served a notice of suspicion to a company director who falsified data and seized UAH 33 million by exporting water instead of the promised biofertilizers.
There were 86 combat engagements in various parts of the frontline, with the enemy being most active in the Pokrovske and Kurakhove sectors, using missile strikes, aircraft and drones, while Ukrainian troops repelled numerous attacks.
Boris Johnson said that Trump is in great shape after the recent attempt on his life and expressed confidence in Trump's strong support for Ukraine and the defense of democracy.
A transgender man kidnapped a 4-day-old baby from a perinatal center in Poltava region, claiming he wanted to have a child he would never be able to have, and now faces 5 to 10 years in prison.
Several Ukrainian bloggers who called for "peaceful" negotiations with Russia after the attack on the Okhmatdyt hospital were added to the Myrotvorets database on charges of spreading Russian propaganda and attempting to violate Ukraine's sovereignty.
Sumy region has introduced the maximum number of emergency power outage schedules due to a systemic failure in Ukraine's power grid caused by excessive load and increased failure rates of electrical equipment due to extremely high temperatures.
Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Ihor Zhovkva met with Vice Prime Minister for European Integration of Moldova Cristina Gerasimova to discuss priorities, tasks and plans for Ukraine and Moldova's accession to the European Union, strengthening of dialogue and cooperation between the three countries, as well as reaffirm unity in countering Russian aggression.
Ukraine's energy system is in a critical state due to massive Russian attacks on energy facilities, high temperatures that have increased consumption, and power plant outages that have led to four consecutive nationwide blackouts.
Ukraine has fulfilled all 9 indicators for the second quarter of 2024 under the EU's Ukraine Fund program, allowing it to request EUR 4. 1 billion from the European Commission, including EUR 1.5 billion in grant funding.
Ukrainian troops withdrew from Krynky in Kherson region several weeks ago, according to media sources in the armed forces.
The Ministry of Defense has returned to the Armed Forces of Ukraine a significant amount of ammunition of various calibers that were previously transferred for disposal, and after quality control, this ammunition is now being used against the Russian occupiers on the battlefield.
President Zelenskyy met with UN High Commissioner for Refugees Grandi to discuss humanitarian aid, winterization, and the launch of a UN-supported platform to help Ukrainian refugees return home.
President Zelenskyy held important meetings on the military situation, arms supplies, and international talks scheduled for this week.
President Zelenskyy initiated a draft law that would allow for the legislative deprivation of state awards to those who popularize or promote the aggressor state of Russia or commit other illegal acts against Ukraine.
Thousands of Ukrainian refugees in the UK are at risk of homelessness and exploitation due to shortcomings in security and support procedures, according to a report by the British Red Cross.
Due to the increased demand for electricity, on July 17, from 17:00 to 22:00, scheduled power outages will take place in all regions of Ukraine, up to 4 queues during peak hours.
Ukraine and the Czech Republic signed agreements on cooperation in energy, crime, space, property management, and healthcare, including intentions to transport oil through the South Druzhba pipeline.